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The Lancashire star was clearly struggling during the third Test in Antigua, which ended in a disappointing draw for England on Thursday, but still sent down 17 overs in West Indies' second innings as the tourists chased victory.

Giving it his all: The Lancashire all-rounder is sidelined with a hip injury as England try and claw their way back into the five-Test series

Ready and waiting: Ravi Bopara could deputise for Flintoff Barbados

Seamer Amjad Khan and all-rounder Ravi Bopara have been called up to the senior squad as cover and could play in the two-day warm-up match which begins in Barbados on Sunday.

Flintoff has already been ruled out of the fourth Test which starts on Thursday, with the fifth match, scheduled to commence on March 6, his target for a return.

A one-day practice game against an WIPA President's Select XI is next up on March 14 before a one-off Twenty20 international which precedes the 50-over series.